The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. Psalm 19:1-6

Lisa Stilwell’s amazing compilation titled “The Heavens Proclaim His Glory” opens with this powerful testimony by Abraham Lincoln “I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.” May I ask your take on this statement? This is the thrust of our admonition over the next few days.

Psalm 19:1 states, The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork. This is one of the clearest biblical statements that nature itself is meant to show the greatness of God. These words are in the present tense, that is, the heavens “are declaring,” and the sky “is proclaiming” the creative work of God. It’s a continual display. What we see in nature is meant to constantly show us that God exists and tell us how amazing a Creator He truly is. One of the strongest arguments in favor of the existence of God is the teleological argument, or the “argument from design.” This approach claims that:

1. Observations of design in nature are best explained by a deliberate, intelligent act of creation rather than by randomness or luck; and
2. Conveyance of information is a key aspect of this, knowing that information is always seen as the product of intelligence. Some patterns are complex but random. Others may be well-defined but carry no information. But whenever we see a specific, complex arrangement that displays information, we recognize that it was the work of a mind, not mere chance.

The teleological argument coupled with eschatological accuracy of events, particularly epitomized in the life of the chosen nation, Israel, connects everyman inexcusably to Romans 1:20, bringing us all face to face with Romans 1:18.

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Romans 1:18

Are you still in doubt about the existence of God and refusing His authority over your life as a creature of His hands?

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